NATIONAL STAGE

Michelle Obama took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention in a sleek turquoise sheath by Chicago favorite Maria Pinto, while Cindy McCain spoke at the Republican convention in a trim turquoise suit.

TALKING POINTS

Both women created major buzz with these convention styles. Obama eschewed a suit for a bold floral Thakoon dress for her husband’s address, while McCain brightened up the stage alongside Laura Bush in goldenrod Oscar de la Renta.

PRIMARY COLORS

Call it rally red! Obama celebrated the Super Tuesday results with husband Barack in a sheath dress and matching crimson jacket, while McCain pumped up the crowd in Pennsylvania in a classic single-breasted suit.

SUITING UP

Obama spoke at a rally in Washington, D.C., in a striped Narciso Rodriguez dress and jacket, while McCain played up her blonde hair and tan in a perfectly tailored camel pantsuit at a Pennsylvania rally.